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Swiss Lotto
How to play the Swiss Lotto
Playing the Swiss Lotto and picking possible winning numbers are easy and straight-forward. Simply buy a ticket from a Local Retailer to stand a chance to win big cash prizes.
Can you play online? Yes!
- Check winning numbers
- Estimated jackpot amounts
- See draw results
- Payout amounts
And more!
Easily check today’s Swiss Lotto winning numbers, handy and useful tips.
What is the Swiss Lotto?
The Swiss Lotto has been on offer in Switzerland since 1970. There are 42 numbers and 6 lucky numbers, and players can play either online or at approximately 3,000 Lotto sales outlets country wide. The winning numbers are drawn every Wednesday and Saturday and the more numbers players choose correctly, the higher their winnings. As little as three correct numbers will make a player – a winner. If a player chooses all the numbers correctly, they will hit the jackpot! Every year, between 20 and 30 people become new Lotto millionaires, and in total, more than 830 players have won at least a million Swiss francs.
- Big Jackpots: The Swiss Lotto offers players impressive jackpots. Plus, this is a rollover lottery so players can expect bigger prizes when no one wins a draw.
- Eight Ways to Win: The Swiss Lotto offers a total of eight prize tiers —where the lowest requirement for winning is matching only three numbers.
- Additional Ways to Win: The Swiss Lotto offers two other ways to play: The Joker and rePLAY. The former gives players more chances to win more money, the latter gives players the chance to win a free entry.
- Relatively Good Odds: Compared to lotteries of similar scope, the Swiss Lotto’s odds are relatively favorable.
- Pays Out in Cash: All prizes are paid out in lump sum form.
- Prizes are Taxable: Prizes above CHF1 million are subject to a 35% tax withholding.
Facts:
- The Swiss Lotto is one of the most established lotteries around, with over three decades in the field.
- The Swiss Lotto has helped fund thousands of projects across various areas, including sports, culture, environment, and more.
- The Swiss Lotto has produced more than 600 millionaires over the years. In 2016 alone, over 22 players won millions.
How to play the Swiss Lotto?
To play Swiss Lotto at swisslos.ch, you must:
- Players must be at least eighteen years or older
- Players must be residential in German-speaking Switzerland, Ticino or the Principality of Liechtenstein,
- Be registered with swisslos.ch, and
- Players must have a balance of at least CHF 5.00 (i.e., the minimum stake) in their account.
- A randomly chosen Replay number between 1 and 13 is printed on each entry confirmation ticket. If a players’ Replay number matches the winning number, the player will win free entry with the same stakes in a future Swiss Lotto draw.
- If a player wins with Replay, they will be informed the next time they log in to the swisslos.ch website. Players can then decide when they want to redeem their Replay prize. Players can also participate in Joker with their Replay prize by purchasing one or more Joker numbers.
- If a player has played Swiss Lotto with a system and won at Replay, they will receive an identical system play as their prize in the form of a quick pick.
The Basics:
- The Swiss Lotto utilizes a 6/42 + 1/6 format, which means players must choose six main numbers from a range of 1 to 42, plus an additional number from a range of 1 to 6.
- To win the top prize, players must match all six main numbers, plus the additional number.
- There is a total of eight prize tiers, with the lowest tier requiring only three numbers to be matched.
- If the main jackpot is not won in a draw, it will carry over to the next drawing and does not have a rollover cap—the smallest jackpot a player can win is a cool CHF1,500,000.
The Joker
- The Swiss Lotto also gives players the option to activate the Joker which is a separate six-digit number which allows players to win additional prizes.
- It works like this: Players must match at least 2 consecutive numbers—ordered left to right—to win.
- If a player matches all six digits, they will win a separate jackpot worth several millions.
rePLAY
- rePLAY is another additional game on offer but unlike the Joker, the rePLAY is free and is played automatically. On each ticket, players will find a single-digit number (from a selection range of 1 to 13)—this is the rePLAY number. If a player matches the number drawn, they will win a free Quick Tip entry.
How much does it cost to play?
- A single line costs €2.75. A line with the DoubleJackpot feature costs €5.50.
Can players play from outside Switzerland?
Yes! While the Swiss Lotto is the official lottery of Switzerland an official ticket will be purchased on the players behalf in the originating country.
Once your ticket is purchased, it will be scanned and players will be able to view their ticket online and through the chosen app, in time for the draw on Wednesday or Saturday.
If the player turns out to be a winner, prizes will be deposited straight into their account after results are published. Jackpots may need to be collected in person!
Playing Online Lotteries – Important Tips:
Make sure that the online lottery site is secure.
Look for the lock! Websites that are secure will have a small symbol of a padlock obviously displayed – this indicates that your personal information will be safe. If you don’t see that symbol of safety and security, hit the back button immediately and do not enter any private information!
Always check the requirements of the online lottery site:
If there is a requirement that you must be at least 18 years old to play, (which there probably will be) then don’t sign up if you are under that specified age. You will need to prove your age to claim a prize.
Check to see if the lottery site will charge a fee on your winnings:
A legitimate, honest online lottery site will not impose fees on your winnings.
Does the online lottery ticket vendor display contact details?
If a website is untrustworthy about offering up their contact details and other information, there is probably a reason and it is likely to be one that doesn’t count in your favor. Make sure there is adequate contact information.
Only play lotteries online from your own home computer:
Entering credit or debit card information over an open Wi-Fi network or from an internet café can be a very risky move! Don’t enter personal information on a non-secure connection.
Swiss Lotto Prizes
The Swiss Lotto jackpot start at a minimum of CHF1.5 million, while rollovers aren’t capped. The small guess range means the odds of winning the Swiss Lotto jackpot or a prize in one of the additional prize tiers is extremely high.
How to claim your lotto cash prize
- All Swiss Lotto prizes are paid out in lump sum form and prizes below CHF1,000,000 are tax-free.
- For prizes that go beyond CHF1,000,000, there is a 35% income tax deduction.
- If a player lives another country, local tax laws, if any, will apply.
- Smaller prizes (CHF1,000 & below) can be claimed at several outlets throughout Switzerland, while larger winnings are claimed through a different process (with winnings deposited to the players bank of choice). The Swiss Lotto only gives players a total of 26 weeks to claim.
Smart Things to Do Before Claiming a Jackpot
Protect Your Winning Lottery Ticket
First things first – sign the back.
Why? Because no one keeps track of who owns Powerball tickets. All you have to do to claim a Powerball prize is to show identification that matches the signature on the back.
Find Out Whether You Can Remain Anonymous
Most jurisdictions want to announce their jackpot winners to show that the prizes are being awarded legitimately. Before you tell anyone about your lottery win, find out what your options for anonymity are.
Check How Much Time You Have to Claim Your Powerball Prize
Simply look at your ticket – There should be a date there.
History of the Swiss Lotto
The Swiss Lotto has been offered in Switzerland since 1970 and originally, the game utilized a 6/40 format, but has undergone several changes over the years. On April 1986, the game was changed to a 6/45 format, while the optional Joker game was added to the mix two years later. On January 1997, the game became a bi-weekly lottery—with draws taking place on Wednesdays and Saturdays. In 2013 when the current format of the game was introduced.
Comparison table for the Swiss Lotto
|
Prize category |
Number of correct numbers |
Correct lucky number |
Average expected winnings |
|
1. |
6 |
1 |
Jackpot |
|
2. |
6 |
0 |
CHF 1’000’000.-* |
|
3. |
5 |
1 |
CHF 10’000.- |
|
4. |
5 |
0 |
CHF 1’000.- |
|
5. |
4 |
1 |
CHF 150.- |
|
6. |
4 |
0 |
CHF 75.- |
|
7. |
3 |
1 |
CHF 25.- |
|
8. |
3 |
0 |
CHF 10.- |
|
Replay |
Free Swiss Lotto picks |
*Maximum expected winnings. These will be divided among the winners in that category.
The Biggest Swiss Lotto Winners:
|
Jackpot |
Date |
|
CHF70.1 million |
December 2016 |
|
CHF48.6 million |
August 2014 |
|
CHF37.5 million |
March 2010 |
|
CHF34.5 million |
November 2013 |
|
CHF32.3 million |
May 2013 |
Tips for playing the Swiss Lotto
#Strategie1: Identifying Hot numbers, Cold numbers, Overdue Numbers
To use the hot, cold, overdue strategy, analyze the results of your chosen lottery – see which numbers have been drawn recently and which haven’t, at least 50 drawings is needed to get a decent sample size.
- Hot numbers: Picked most frequently
- Cold numbers: drawn less frequently overall.
- Overdue numbers: are ones that have not shown up in recent weeks.
Some players claim that creating a set of winning numbers by mixing hot, cold, and overdue numbers gives players an edge.
#Strategie2: Pick Traditional Lucky Numbers
According to a poll run by mathematician Alex Bellos, seven is not surprisingly the most popular lucky number in the world.
Seven days of the week, seven wonders of the world, seven continents, seven seas, and the list goes on.
Other traditional lucky numbers include three (as in “good things come in threes”) and four.
#Strategie3: Pick Traditional Lucky Numbers
Pick numbers that have a personal meaning to you. For example, birthdays, a wedding anniversary, or the birthdays of kids and/or grandkids.
Apart from dates consider the number of kids you have or the house number of your childhood home – whatever feels lucky to you.
#Strategie4: Use Numerology to Pick Lucky Numbers
There are a lot of different ways to use numerology to find lucky numbers. One is to create a table with the numbers 1 – 9 at the top and one letter in each column below. A = 1, B = 2, and so on. After the ninth letter, I, you’d wrap around again so that J = 1, K = 2, and so on.
You can then plug in the letters of your name to get one digit for each letter. Add those digits together to end up with a lucky number.
#Strategie5: Lucky Number Generators
The simplest way to find lucky numbers to play is simply to use a generator. Lucky number generators use numerology, or perhaps simply randomness, to find numbers for you.
Why the Swiss Lotto is so popular?
Not only does the Swiss Lotto offer players “top prize” payouts, but it has multiple ways and chances to win. As previous results and jackpot payouts will show, the Swiss Lotto offers players of any income a chance to win and dream BIG! The Swiss Lotto the most pay-outs throughout the prize categories, which makes it a solid choice nationwide and abroad.
Swiss Lotto number generator
Odds of winning The Swiss Lotto
|
Numbers Matched |
Odds of Winning |
|
6 + 1 |
1 in 31,474,716 |
|
6 |
1 in 6,294,943 |
|
5 + 1 |
1 in 145,716 |
|
5 |
1 in 29,143 |
|
4 + 1 |
1 in 3,331 |
|
4 |
1 in 666 |
|
3 + 1 |
1 in 220 |
|
3 |
1 in 44 |
Is the Swiss Lotto a Scam?
Absolutely not! The Swiss Lotto was launched in in 1970, an is still going strong over 50 years later.
Unfortunately, fake wins with other institutions have become a regular occurrence – Scammers are getting increasingly sophisticated in their attempts to get your money or personal details. Be alert and protect yourself from being scammed by following our tips.
A lottery scam is a type of advance-fee fraud which begins with an unexpected email notification, phone call, or mailing (sometimes including a large check) explaining that “You have won!” a large sum of money in a lottery.
What to do:
If you receive a letter or email claiming that you won a prize for the Swiss Lotto but did not enter, it is strongly recommended that you:
- Delete or destroy the letter or email immediately.
- Do not open any link contained in a suspicious email.
- Do not respond to, or contact, the sender.
- Do not disclose any personal or financial information.
- Do not send any money.
- If you have already responded, break off contact with the fraudster immediately.
- If you have provided personal or financial details, alert your bank immediately.
- If you receive a suspicious email, or believe you have been the victim of internet fraud, report it to the police.
NB! Online threats are evolving all the time, so make sure you know what to look out for.
What is a VPN and what does it offer in terms of safety?
VPNs offer several other benefits:
- They ensure information is encrypted, which saves users from the risks of data theft.
- VPNs let users unblock websites that may be restricted because of your geographic location, and bypass content filters.
- If users need an IP from a specific country, a VPN can help them with that.
Joining a lottery “club” will not improve your chances of winning foreign lotteries although Con artists will claim that pooling your money with other people means you can buy more tickets and have more chances to win.
The biggest note to remember – It’s impossible to win a lottery without buying a ticket and never share your banking or personal details with anyone!
Did you know? Mobile devices can be just as vulnerable to online threats as our laptops. In fact, they face new risks, such as hazardous apps and dangerous links sent by text message.
- Be careful where you click
- Never respond to messages from strangers
- Only download apps from official app stores
- Make sure security software is enabled on your mobile, just like on computers and other devices.
The chances of recovering money from foreign crooks may be even worse than that of actually winning a lottery. Most lottery scams are executed by con artists in other countries, sometimes using U.S. addresses to disguise their real locations. Differences in legal systems, difficulties of conducting investigations in other countries, and expenses involved in pursuing cross-border fraud make the chances of getting your money back very, very slim to none.
Top steps for protecting personal data online:
Use an Anti-Tracking Tool on All Devices:
Desktop anti-tracking extensions identify third-party trackers and allow you to control which trackers are permitted while browsing the internet. They ensure that personally identifiable information is not sent to third parties that has been blocked. There are also browsers and mobile apps offer the same capabilities as an anti-tracking extension.
Use an Ad Blocker on All Your Devices
Ads clutter a browsing experience and are often unwanted and obtrusive. Additionally, some ad practices, known as “Malvertising”, are outright dangerous! Malicious advertisers buy ad space on websites and place ads on sites that are infected with viruses, spyware, or malware.
Change Cookie Settings & Adjust Your Privacy Settings
In browser settings, delete and block third-party cookies. When setting up software, accounts and online services, pay attention to the privacy settings and restrict data access if necessary.
Use a VPN on All Your Devices
VPNs (virtual private networks) provide online privacy and anonymity by allowing users to access a secure private network while sharing data across a public network. They use encryption protocols to encrypt any transmitted data and they disguise the IP address assigned to the user’s device – an IP address is used when building your digital fingerprint.
Beware of Phishing Schemes
Never open any emails that seem suspicious or click on any links that might be in the body of these suspicious emails. If the sender of the email is not someone known and trusted, mark the email as spam and block the sender.
Did you know? If your email address is publicly displayed in a forum signature, as a comment on a blog, in a winner’s list, social media or anywhere else that’s accessible via an internet search, scammers can find it.
Setting up a strong password:
Extremely insecure combinations like “123456,” “password,” and “qwerty” are still regularly reported as the most common passwords. Such repeated or keyboard patterns as well as terms found in dictionaries are not a good idea because they often can be hacked in a matter of seconds using certain technologies.
The essentials:
- No repeated or keyboard patterns as well as terms found in dictionaries
- No reference to personal information (e.g., names or dates of birth)
- Use a minimum of eight characters — the more, the better
- Mix of capital and lowercase letters, special characters and numbers
- A unique password for every service
- Use a password manager with built-in password generator
- Use two-factor authentication
Conclusion
The Swiss Lotto has been on offer in Switzerland since 1970 available to play either online or at approximately 3,000 Lotto sales outlets country wide. The Swiss Lotto offers players impressive jackpots. Plus, this is a rollover lottery so players can expect bigger prizes when no one wins a draw.
The Swiss Lotto offers a total of eight prize tiers —and offers two other ways to play:
The Joker and rePLAY. The former gives players more chances to win more money, the latter gives players the chance to win a free entry. The Swiss Lotto’s odds are relatively favorable and all prizes are paid out in lump sum form. Prizes above CHF1 million are subject to a 35% tax withholding.
